Stephen A. Smith blasts Zion's physical condition: 'I saw a belly' / News - Basketnews.com

Stephen A. Smith had harsh remarks to make about Zion Williamson's physical condition after reports about the New Orleans Pelicans player's avoidance of dieting and conditioning.

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Stephen A. Smith, a famed NBA commentator, had some scathing remarks to make about Zion Williamson, the star forward of the New Orleans Pelicans.

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"He looked fat," Smith was blunt.

"Zion Williamson went to the free throw line the other day, while LeBron James had dropped 30 in three quarters and completely dominated and looked in peak physical condition, looked like a stud and a superstar..." Smith went on.

"Zion Williamson, who is more than 15 years younger but 40 pounds heavier, went to the free throw line... Ladies and gentlemen, I saw a belly," he said as his voice grew stingier in tone.

"A belly. Like, when he took a deep breath, his belly bounced — that kind of belly... I mean damn, damn," Smith said.

He continued to attack Williamson.

"You look like you showed up to the game, having just ate a buffet. Not something from the buffet, I said the buffet, like you ate the damn table," Smith did not hold back.

Williamson had recently made headlines after it was alleged that he was avoiding diet and conditioning advice given to him by the Pelicans.

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